BRASSTOWN WAY
Carrying BRASSTOWN WAY over BRASSTOWN CREEK TRIB
1.5 MI N OF YOUNG HARRIS, Towns, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BRASSTOWN WAY
The BRASSTOWN WAY bridge in Towns, Georgia carries BRASSTOWN WAY over BRASSTOWN CREEK TRIB. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 35.7 meters (117 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 340 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 76.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BRASSTOWN WAY compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 35.7 m (117 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.9 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 340 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000028150260
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BRASSTOWN WAY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BRASSTOWN WAY against other structures in Towns and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
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Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BRASSTOWN WAY?
BRASSTOWN WAY in Towns, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BRASSTOWN WAY inspected?
BRASSTOWN WAY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 340 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRASSTOWN WAY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BRASSTOWN WAY?
BRASSTOWN WAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 76.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BRASSTOWN WAY?
BRASSTOWN WAY is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is BRASSTOWN WAY and does age affect safety?
BRASSTOWN WAY was built in 1995, making it 31 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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